Cost of Living in Bangladesh
Summary of cost of living in Bangladesh:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,282.6$ (156,496.9৳), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 354.7$ (43,276.3৳), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Bangladesh is, on average, 66.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Bangladesh is, on average, 93.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 1.70 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 12.29 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 4.92 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | 4.10 $ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.51 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1.96 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.32 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.16 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.74 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.53 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.27 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1.17 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.57 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.17 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 2.93 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.11 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.40 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.05 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.27 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.14 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.24 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.37 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.28 $ | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.84 $ | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.62 $ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.60 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 3.20 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.41 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 16.28 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 0.90 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 0.66 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 2.46 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.03 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 31,381.98 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,247.03 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 29.48 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 5.17 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 13.57 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 13.09 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 12.29 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 4.10 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 38.16 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 1,588.81 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 17.22 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 19.81 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 38.83 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 32.92 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 98.44 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 50.90 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 241.27 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 145.37 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 78.76 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 45.97 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 245.20 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.49 |
Prices in Bangladesh
This country had 3532 entries in the past 12 months by 320 different contributors.
Last update: 6 December 2025
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Last update: 6 December 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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